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Election day is Tuesday, November 3

What's on the ballot and key dates

On the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and proposed constitutional amendments, plus local races in some areas.

  • Early voting and absentee ballot requests are now closed.
  • Mailed absentee ballots must reach your parish registrar of voters by Monday, November 2 at 4:30 p.m. A postmark does not count, so mail it early.
  • On election day, polls are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.

Claiborne Parish

Local election results for Tuesday, November 5, 1996. Official results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.

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Cities, towns, and villages

Town of Homer

Selectman, District 4, Town of Homer

Roger B. Zachary (Other party) won with 51.9% of the vote.

  • Roger B. Zachary Other partyElected

    51.9% 205 votes

  • Robert "Bob" Glenn RepublicanDefeated

    48.1% 190 votes

395 votes cast.

Selectman, District 5, Town of Homer

Susan Herring (Other party) won with 55.8% of the vote.

  • Susan Herring Other partyElected

    55.8% 134 votes

  • James A. Hamilton DemocratDefeated

    44.2% 106 votes

240 votes cast.

Propositions, taxes, and recalls

Local Option Election, (c) Video Poker

Passed: 47.0% voted yes and 53.0% voted no.

  • Yes

    47.0% 1,966 votes

  • NoDefeated

    53.0% 2,218 votes

4,184 votes cast.